By Jeromy Corrigan

Bus Stops

Bus Stops powered by solar energy

Oct 25, 2019 | 4:55 PM

Some new bus stops in Prince George will be getting some new lighting, and will also be powered in a new way thanks to a brand new pilot project.

More and more these days residents look for new ways to be more energy-efficient and the City of Prince George is no different.

“We won the pilot for solar-powered shelters in our city and see how it works out,” shared Tiina Schafer, Manager Sustainable Development.

Typically they would share the cost through the BC Transit Shelter program 50/50 between the City of Prince George and BC Transit, but this year there was Federal Funding. As a result The City only needed to pay 20% of the cost of the solar bus stops.This is something that the city is hopeful they can do more of in the future.

“We would love to pursue this more than we have,” noted City Councillor Garth Frizzel.

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However, it will also depend on if they can get more Federal funding for these types of projects.

They expect the pilot project to last more than a year to get a proper estimation if the project is a success or not,